fast-tracked project

[/fæst trækt ˈprɒdʒekt/]
nounpl: fast-tracked projects
projeto acelerado
1. A project that has been prioritized to be completed in a shorter timeframe than originally planned, with expedited procedures and additional resources allocated to meet accelerated deadlines
The infrastructure fast-tracked project was completed six months ahead of schedule.
O projeto acelerado de infraestrutura foi concluído seis meses antes do prazo.
2. A developmental or approval process that bypasses normal bureaucratic procedures to achieve faster implementation
The pharmaceutical company obtained a fast-tracked project status for their new drug development.
A empresa farmacêutica obteve o status de projeto acelerado para o desenvolvimento de seu novo medicamento.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American corporate and government sectors, particularly in technology, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical industries. In Brazil, fast-tracked projects are often associated with government initiatives to modernize infrastructure or meet international deadlines. In the USA, the term is frequently used in FDA drug approval processes and tech startups. The concept reflects contemporary business culture's emphasis on speed and efficiency in project delivery.
NYC Slang
rush job, priority gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expedited projectaccelerated projectpriority projectpriority initiativerush project
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayed projectstandard-paced projectconventional projectslow-tracked project

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto acelerado
Most common term used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
projeto de rápida execução
Alternative formal usage in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
projeto acelerado
Standard usage in project management
Portugal
projeto em regime de urgência
More formal Portuguese usage, emphasizing urgency

Related Words

project managementdeadlineresource allocationexpedited approvalaccelerationprioritizationtimeline compression

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fast track
in the fast lane
expedite the process
cut to the chase
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